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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.10, 982.77 and 450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.10, 982.77 and 450.14 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.10 : 982.77 = 450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.10/982.77 = 450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.10x = 982.77 × 450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.10x = 442,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,384.09/712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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