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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 976.62 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 976.62 and 446.10 is: 615.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 976.62 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/976.62 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 976.62 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 435,670.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,670.18/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.24

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