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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 976.98 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 976.98 and 397.44 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 976.98 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/976.98 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 976.98 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 388,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,290.93/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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