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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.40, 980.64 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.40, 980.64 and 448.56 is: 619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.40 : 980.64 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.40/980.64 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.40x = 980.64 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.40x = 439,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,875.88/710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.19

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