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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 977.63 and 446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 977.63 and 446.85 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 977.63 = 446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/977.63 = 446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 977.63 × 446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 436,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,851.73/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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