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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.67, 982.11 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.67, 982.11 and 446.26 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.67 : 982.11 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.67/982.11 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.67x = 982.11 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.67x = 438,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,276.41/711.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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