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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.51, 771.08 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.51, 771.08 and 449.34 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.51 : 771.08 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.51/771.08 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.51x = 771.08 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.51x = 346,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,477.09/514.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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