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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 979.94 and 444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 979.94 and 444.71 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 979.94 = 444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/979.94 = 444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 979.94 × 444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 435,786.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,786.11/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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