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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.19, 980.21 and 448.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.19, 980.21 and 448.15 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.19 : 980.21 = 448.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.19/980.21 = 448.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.19x = 980.21 × 448.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.19x = 439,281.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,281.11/710.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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