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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 977.19 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 977.19 and 442.56 is: 610.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 977.19 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/977.19 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 977.19 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 432,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,465.21/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.62

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