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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.68, 976.56 and 442.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.68, 976.56 and 442.06 is: 610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.68 : 976.56 = 442.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.68/976.56 = 442.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.68x = 976.56 × 442.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.68x = 431,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,698.11/707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.02

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