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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.96, 982.34 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.96, 982.34 and 450.28 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.96 : 982.34 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.96/982.34 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.96x = 982.34 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.96x = 442,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,328.06/711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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