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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.10, 981.03 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.10, 981.03 and 449.38 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.10 : 981.03 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.10/981.03 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.10x = 981.03 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.10x = 440,855.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,855.26/711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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