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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 978.16 and 443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 978.16 and 443.06 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 978.16 = 443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/978.16 = 443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 978.16 × 443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 433,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,383.57/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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