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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 981.10 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 981.10 and 445.48 is: 614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 981.10 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/981.10 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 981.10 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 437,060.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,060.43/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.82

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