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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 979.95 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 979.95 and 448.30 is: 618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 979.95 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/979.95 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 979.95 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 439,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,311.59/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.47

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