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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.41, 984.32 and 447.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.41, 984.32 and 447.98 is: 618.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.41 : 984.32 = 447.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.41/984.32 = 447.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.41x = 984.32 × 447.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.41x = 440,953.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,953.43/713.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.09

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