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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 981.59 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 981.59 and 449.33 is: 620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 981.59 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/981.59 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 981.59 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 441,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,050.68/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.21

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