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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.32, 977.52 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.32, 977.52 and 446.42 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.32 : 977.52 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.32/977.52 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.32x = 977.52 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.32x = 436,379.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,379.59/708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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