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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.60, 977.97 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.60, 977.97 and 443.04 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.60 : 977.97 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.60/977.97 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.60x = 977.97 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.60x = 433,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,279.83/708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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