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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.70, 711.99 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.70, 711.99 and 450.90 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.70 : 711.99 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.70/711.99 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.70x = 711.99 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.70x = 321,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,036.29/515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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