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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 981.34 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 981.34 and 449.18 is: 619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 981.34 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/981.34 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 981.34 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 440,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,798.30/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.69

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