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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.72, 975.94 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.72, 975.94 and 445.64 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.72 : 975.94 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.72/975.94 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.72x = 975.94 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.72x = 434,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,917.90/707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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