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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.41, 980.46 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.41, 980.46 and 448.38 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.41 : 980.46 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.41/980.46 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.41x = 980.46 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.41x = 439,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,618.65/710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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