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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.07, 981.14 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.07, 981.14 and 449.03 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.07 : 981.14 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.07/981.14 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.07x = 981.14 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.07x = 440,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,561.50/711.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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