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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.49, 706.87 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.49, 706.87 and 450.18 is: 620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.49 : 706.87 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.49/706.87 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.49x = 706.87 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.49x = 318,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,218.74/512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.93

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