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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.82, 710.19 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.82, 710.19 and 450.30 is: 619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.82 : 710.19 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.82/710.19 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.82x = 710.19 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.82x = 319,798.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,798.56/515.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.98

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