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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.69, 980.91 and 448.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.69, 980.91 and 448.65 is: 619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.69 : 980.91 = 448.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.69/980.91 = 448.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.69x = 980.91 × 448.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.69x = 440,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,085.27/710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.24

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