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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.07, 707.63 and 448.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.07, 707.63 and 448.46 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.07 : 707.63 = 448.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.07/707.63 = 448.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.07x = 707.63 × 448.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.07x = 317,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,337.97/514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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