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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.94, 981.02 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.94, 981.02 and 445.32 is: 614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.94 : 981.02 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.94/981.02 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.94x = 981.02 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.94x = 436,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,867.83/710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.49

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