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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 976.92 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 976.92 and 446.16 is: 615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 976.92 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/976.92 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 976.92 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 435,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,862.63/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.21

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