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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 976.47 and 446.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 976.47 and 446.05 is: 615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 976.47 = 446.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/976.47 = 446.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 976.47 × 446.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 435,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,554.44/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.47

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