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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 981.48 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 981.48 and 449.19 is: 619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 981.48 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/981.48 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 981.48 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 440,871.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,871.00/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.79

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