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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.60, 982.62 and 450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.60, 982.62 and 450.08 is: 621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.60 : 982.62 = 450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.60/982.62 = 450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.60x = 982.62 × 450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.60x = 442,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,257.61/711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.50

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