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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.12 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.12 and 446.56 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.12 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.12 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.12 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 436,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,342.71/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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