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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.93, 978.28 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.93, 978.28 and 443.27 is: 611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.93 : 978.28 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.93/978.28 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.93x = 978.28 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.93x = 433,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,643.51/708.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.69

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