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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.15, 714.30 and 448.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.15, 714.30 and 448.99 is: 617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.15 : 714.30 = 448.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.15/714.30 = 448.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.15x = 714.30 × 448.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.15x = 320,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,710.09/519.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.76

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