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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 978.08 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 978.08 and 447.26 is: 617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 978.08 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/978.08 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 978.08 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 437,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,448.93/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.21

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