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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 976.62 and 446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 976.62 and 446.04 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 976.62 = 446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/976.62 = 446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 976.62 × 446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 435,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,611.58/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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