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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 981.04 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 981.04 and 449.16 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 981.04 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/981.04 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 981.04 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 440,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,643.93/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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