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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.29, 980.70 and 448.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.29, 980.70 and 448.85 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.29 : 980.70 = 448.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.29/980.70 = 448.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.29x = 980.70 × 448.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.29x = 440,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,187.20/711.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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