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The load L that a horizontal beam can safely support varies jointly as the width w and the square of the depth d . If a beam with width 2 inches and depth 12 inches safely supports up to 798 pounds, how many pounds can a beam of the same length that has a width of 4 inches and depth 10 inches be expected to support? Round to the nearest pound. Assume the two beams are made of the same material.


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