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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.48, 710.94 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.48, 710.94 and 450.86 is: 620.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.48 : 710.94 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.48/710.94 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.48x = 710.94 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.48x = 320,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,534.41/516.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.61

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