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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.22, 981.57 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.22, 981.57 and 449.50 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.22 : 981.57 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.22/981.57 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.22x = 981.57 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.22x = 441,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,215.72/711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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