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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.84, 981.84 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.84, 981.84 and 449.44 is: 619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.84 : 981.84 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.84/981.84 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.84x = 981.84 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.84x = 441,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,278.17/711.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.91

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