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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 982.35 and 446.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 982.35 and 446.69 is: 616.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 982.35 = 446.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/982.35 = 446.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 982.35 × 446.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 438,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,803.58/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.29

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