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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 977.56 and 446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 977.56 and 446.20 is: 616.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 977.56 = 446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/977.56 = 446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 977.56 × 446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 436,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,187.27/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.01

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