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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 981.06 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 981.06 and 449.12 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 981.06 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/981.06 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 981.06 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 440,613.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,613.67/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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