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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 977.98 and 447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 977.98 and 447.08 is: 616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 977.98 = 447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/977.98 = 447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 977.98 × 447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 437,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,235.30/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.76

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