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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.33, 710.28 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.33, 710.28 and 453.01 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.33 : 710.28 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.33/710.28 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.33x = 710.28 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.33x = 321,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,763.94/516.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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