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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.44, 980.28 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.44, 980.28 and 448.80 is: 619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.44 : 980.28 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.44/980.28 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.44x = 980.28 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.44x = 439,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,949.66/710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.26

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