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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.60, 975.72 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.60, 975.72 and 445.08 is: 614.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.60 : 975.72 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.60/975.72 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.60x = 975.72 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.60x = 434,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,273.46/706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.60

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