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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.14, 980.61 and 445.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.14, 980.61 and 445.49 is: 614.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.14 : 980.61 = 445.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.14/980.61 = 445.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.14x = 980.61 × 445.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.14x = 436,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,851.95/711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.30

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