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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 975.85 and 445.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 975.85 and 445.03 is: 613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 975.85 = 445.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/975.85 = 445.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 975.85 × 445.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 434,282.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,282.53/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.85

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