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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 977.36 and 446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 977.36 and 446.20 is: 615.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 977.36 = 446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/977.36 = 446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 977.36 × 446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 436,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,093.36/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.65

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