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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.08, 710.49 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.08, 710.49 and 447.03 is: 615.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.08 : 710.49 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.08/710.49 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.08x = 710.49 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.08x = 317,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,610.34/516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.43

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