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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 704.64 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 704.64 and 449.22 is: 618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 704.64 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/704.64 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 704.64 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 316,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,538.38/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.52

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