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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.94, 704.90 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.94, 704.90 and 449.44 is: 618.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.94 : 704.90 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.94/704.90 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.94x = 704.90 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.94x = 316,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,810.26/511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.84

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