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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 980.40 and 448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 980.40 and 448.72 is: 619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 980.40 = 448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/980.40 = 448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 980.40 × 448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 439,925.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,925.09/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.33

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