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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 978.14 and 443.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 978.14 and 443.00 is: 611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 978.14 = 443.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/978.14 = 443.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 978.14 × 443.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 433,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,319.57/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.65

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