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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 982.10 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 982.10 and 449.70 is: 620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 982.10 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/982.10 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 982.10 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 441,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,648.12/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.72

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