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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 714.34 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 714.34 and 451.46 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 714.34 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/714.34 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 714.34 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 322,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,498.55/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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