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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 977 and 446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 977 and 446 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 977 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/977 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 977 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 435,742
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,742/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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