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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.43, 981.62 and 449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.43, 981.62 and 449.30 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.43 : 981.62 = 449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.43/981.62 = 449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.43x = 981.62 × 449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.43x = 441,040.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,040.76/711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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