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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.12, 710.46 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.12, 710.46 and 449.32 is: 620.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.12 : 710.46 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.12/710.46 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.12x = 710.46 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.12x = 319,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,223.89/514.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.91

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