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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 975.08 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 975.08 and 444.88 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 975.08 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/975.08 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 975.08 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 433,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,793.59/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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