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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 976.52 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 976.52 and 442.11 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 976.52 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/976.52 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 976.52 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 431,729.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,729.26/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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