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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.04, 710.40 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.04, 710.40 and 447.06 is: 615.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.04 : 710.40 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.04/710.40 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.04x = 710.40 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.04x = 317,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,591.42/516.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.44

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