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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.96, 981.12 and 448.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.96, 981.12 and 448.96 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.96 : 981.12 = 448.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.96/981.12 = 448.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.96x = 981.12 × 448.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.96x = 440,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,483.64/710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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