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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711, 981.42 and 449.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711, 981.42 and 449.40 is: 620.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711 : 981.42 = 449.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711/981.42 = 449.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711x = 981.42 × 449.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711x = 441,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,050.15/711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.32

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