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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.47, 977.44 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.47, 977.44 and 442.73 is: 610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.47 : 977.44 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.47/977.44 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.47x = 977.44 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.47x = 432,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,737.12/708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.81

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