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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.86, 985.61 and 448.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.86, 985.61 and 448.41 is: 619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.86 : 985.61 = 448.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.86/985.61 = 448.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.86x = 985.61 × 448.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.86x = 441,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,957.38/713.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.11

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