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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.20, 976.98 and 442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.20, 976.98 and 442.47 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.20 : 976.98 = 442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.20/976.98 = 442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.20x = 976.98 × 442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.20x = 432,280.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,280.18/708.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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