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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 980.70 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 980.70 and 448.56 is: 618.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 980.70 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/980.70 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 980.70 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 439,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,902.79/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.71

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