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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.19, 981.59 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.19, 981.59 and 449.15 is: 619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.19 : 981.59 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.19/981.59 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.19x = 981.59 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.19x = 440,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,881.15/711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.92

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