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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.64, 711.18 and 446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.64, 711.18 and 446.27 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.64 : 711.18 = 446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.64/711.18 = 446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.64x = 711.18 × 446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.64x = 317,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,378.30/516.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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