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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.30, 713.51 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.30, 713.51 and 449.35 is: 618.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.30 : 713.51 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.30/713.51 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.30x = 713.51 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.30x = 320,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,613.37/518.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.59

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