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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.71, 983.34 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.71, 983.34 and 447.18 is: 616.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.71 : 983.34 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.71/983.34 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.71x = 983.34 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.71x = 439,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,729.98/712.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.98

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