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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.05, 981.32 and 448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.05, 981.32 and 448.88 is: 619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.05 : 981.32 = 448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.05/981.32 = 448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.05x = 981.32 × 448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.05x = 440,487.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,487.77/711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.49

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