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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.71, 984.72 and 448.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.71, 984.72 and 448.18 is: 618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.71 : 984.72 = 448.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.71/984.72 = 448.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.71x = 984.72 × 448.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.71x = 441,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,331.81/713.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.36

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