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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 976.32 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 976.32 and 445.29 is: 614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 976.32 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/976.32 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 976.32 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 434,745.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,745.53/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.59

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