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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.24, 979.83 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.24, 979.83 and 448.20 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.24 : 979.83 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.24/979.83 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.24x = 979.83 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.24x = 439,159.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,159.81/710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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