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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 704.52 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 704.52 and 449.04 is: 618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 704.52 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/704.52 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 704.52 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 316,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,357.66/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.56

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