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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.78, 982.02 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.78, 982.02 and 449.76 is: 620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.78 : 982.02 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.78/982.02 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.78x = 982.02 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.78x = 441,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,673.32/711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.52

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