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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.40, 983.04 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.40, 983.04 and 450.80 is: 622.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.40 : 983.04 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.40/983.04 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.40x = 983.04 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.40x = 443,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,154.43/712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.06

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