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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.44, 981.78 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.44, 981.78 and 449.67 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.44 : 981.78 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.44/981.78 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.44x = 981.78 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.44x = 441,477.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,477.01/711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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