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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.72, 712 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.72, 712 and 449.60 is: 617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.72 : 712 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.72/712 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.72x = 712 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.72x = 320,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,115.20/518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.13

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