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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.36, 980.78 and 444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.36, 980.78 and 444.91 is: 614.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.36 : 980.78 = 444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.36/980.78 = 444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.36x = 980.78 × 444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.36x = 436,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,351.70/710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.27

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