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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.52, 977.10 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.52, 977.10 and 442.88 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.52 : 977.10 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.52/977.10 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.52x = 977.10 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.52x = 432,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,736.86/708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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