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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 978.38 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 978.38 and 446.88 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 978.38 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/978.38 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 978.38 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 437,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,218.45/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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