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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.95, 976.82 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.95, 976.82 and 445.87 is: 615.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.95 : 976.82 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.95/976.82 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.95x = 976.82 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.95x = 435,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,532.50/707.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.20

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