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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.19, 982.76 and 446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.19, 982.76 and 446.85 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.19 : 982.76 = 446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.19/982.76 = 446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.19x = 982.76 × 446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.19x = 439,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,144.07/712.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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