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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.98, 981.65 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.98, 981.65 and 445.50 is: 615.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.98 : 981.65 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.98/981.65 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.98x = 981.65 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.98x = 437,326.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,326.19/710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.11

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