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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.58, 980.19 and 448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.58, 980.19 and 448.14 is: 618.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.58 : 980.19 = 448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.58/980.19 = 448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.58x = 980.19 × 448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.58x = 439,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,262.35/710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.17

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