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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.87, 976.79 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.87, 976.79 and 442.26 is: 610.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.87 : 976.79 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.87/976.79 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.87x = 976.79 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.87x = 431,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,996.25/707.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.27

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