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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.77, 976.62 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.77, 976.62 and 445.87 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.77 : 976.62 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.77/976.62 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.77x = 976.62 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.77x = 435,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,445.56/707.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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