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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 981.52 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 981.52 and 449.35 is: 619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 981.52 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/981.52 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 981.52 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 441,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,042.43/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.98

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