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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 982.29 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 982.29 and 449.69 is: 620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 982.29 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/982.29 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 982.29 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 441,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,725.99/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.79

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