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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.81, 977.79 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.81, 977.79 and 446.64 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.81 : 977.79 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.81/977.79 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.81x = 977.79 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.81x = 436,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,720.13/708.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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