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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 975.97 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 975.97 and 445.14 is: 614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 975.97 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/975.97 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 975.97 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 434,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,437.29/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.21

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