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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.06, 977.23 and 446.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.06, 977.23 and 446.03 is: 615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.06 : 977.23 = 446.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.06/977.23 = 446.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.06x = 977.23 × 446.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.06x = 435,873.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,873.90/708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.59

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