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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.89, 976.48 and 442.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.89, 976.48 and 442.21 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.89 : 976.48 = 442.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.89/976.48 = 442.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.89x = 976.48 × 442.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.89x = 431,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,809.22/707.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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