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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.46, 977.24 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.46, 977.24 and 446.26 is: 615.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.46 : 977.24 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.46/977.24 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.46x = 977.24 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.46x = 436,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,103.12/708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.56

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