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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 978.84 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 978.84 and 443.51 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 978.84 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/978.84 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 978.84 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 434,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,118.22/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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