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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.51, 980.33 and 448.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.51, 980.33 and 448.38 is: 618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.51 : 980.33 = 448.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.51/980.33 = 448.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.51x = 980.33 × 448.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.51x = 439,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,558.12/710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.65

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