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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 980.81 and 490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 980.81 and 490.45 is: 676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 980.81 = 490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/980.81 = 490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 980.81 × 490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 481,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,034.59/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.44

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