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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.26, 982.80 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.26, 982.80 and 446.58 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.26 : 982.80 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.26/982.80 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.26x = 982.80 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.26x = 438,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,898.82/712.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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