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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 977.52 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 977.52 and 446.44 is: 615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 977.52 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/977.52 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 977.52 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 436,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,404.03/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.76

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