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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.44, 981.39 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.44, 981.39 and 446.06 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.44 : 981.39 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.44/981.39 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.44x = 981.39 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.44x = 437,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,758.82/711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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