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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.14, 775.38 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.14, 775.38 and 449.90 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.14 : 775.38 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.14/775.38 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.14x = 775.38 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.14x = 348,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,843.46/518.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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