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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 976.38 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 976.38 and 445.38 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 976.38 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/976.38 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 976.38 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 434,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,860.12/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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