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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.34, 710.43 and 446.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.34, 710.43 and 446.17 is: 613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.34 : 710.43 = 446.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.34/710.43 = 446.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.34x = 710.43 × 446.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.34x = 316,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,974.57/516.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.89

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