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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 980.88 and 448.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 980.88 and 448.64 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 980.88 = 448.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/980.88 = 448.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 980.88 × 448.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 440,057.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,057.10/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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