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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 977.13 and 446.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 977.13 and 446.19 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 977.13 = 446.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/977.13 = 446.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 977.13 × 446.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 435,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,985.63/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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