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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.29, 981.19 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.29, 981.19 and 445.67 is: 614.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.29 : 981.19 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.29/981.19 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.29x = 981.19 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.29x = 437,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,289.40/711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.79

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