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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 977.43 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 977.43 and 446.50 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 977.43 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/977.43 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 977.43 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 436,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,422.50/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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