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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.96, 978.12 and 447.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.96, 978.12 and 447.12 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.96 : 978.12 = 447.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.96/978.12 = 447.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.96x = 978.12 × 447.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.96x = 437,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,337.01/708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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