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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.72, 984.66 and 448.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.72, 984.66 and 448.05 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.72 : 984.66 = 448.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.72/984.66 = 448.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.72x = 984.66 × 448.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.72x = 441,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,173.39/713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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