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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.82, 980.08 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.82, 980.08 and 445.18 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.82 : 980.08 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.82/980.08 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.82x = 980.08 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.82x = 436,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,312.01/710.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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