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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 975.83 and 441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 975.83 and 441.61 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 975.83 = 441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/975.83 = 441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 975.83 × 441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 430,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,934.95/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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