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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 977.66 and 442.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 977.66 and 442.65 is: 611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 977.66 = 442.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/977.66 = 442.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 977.66 × 442.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 432,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,761.20/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.16

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