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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.21, 981.15 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.21, 981.15 and 445.57 is: 614.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.21 : 981.15 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.21/981.15 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.21x = 981.15 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.21x = 437,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,166.88/711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.68

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