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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 981.89 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 981.89 and 449.52 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 981.89 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/981.89 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 981.89 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 441,374.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,374.95/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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