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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.19, 977.77 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.19, 977.77 and 443.03 is: 611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.19 : 977.77 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.19/977.77 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.19x = 977.77 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.19x = 433,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,181.44/708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.68

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