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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 981.40 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 981.40 and 449.48 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 981.40 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/981.40 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 981.40 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 441,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,119.67/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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