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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.21, 982.94 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.21, 982.94 and 450.77 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.21 : 982.94 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.21/982.94 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.21x = 982.94 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.21x = 443,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,072.70/713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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