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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.39, 977.66 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.39, 977.66 and 443.03 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.39 : 977.66 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.39/977.66 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.39x = 977.66 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.39x = 433,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,125.61/708.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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