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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.21, 981.27 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.21, 981.27 and 445.68 is: 614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.21 : 981.27 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.21/981.27 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.21x = 981.27 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.21x = 437,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,332.41/711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.91

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