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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.03, 982.78 and 446.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.03, 982.78 and 446.63 is: 616.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.03 : 982.78 = 446.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.03/982.78 = 446.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.03x = 982.78 × 446.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.03x = 438,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,936.90/712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.46

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