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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.60, 976.02 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.60, 976.02 and 445.16 is: 614.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.60 : 976.02 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.60/976.02 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.60x = 976.02 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.60x = 434,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,480.18/707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.02

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