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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.18, 976.38 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.18, 976.38 and 442.02 is: 610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.18 : 976.38 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.18/976.38 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.18x = 976.38 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.18x = 431,579.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,579.49/707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.28

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