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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.01, 978.36 and 443.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.01, 978.36 and 443.84 is: 612.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.01 : 978.36 = 443.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.01/978.36 = 443.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.01x = 978.36 × 443.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.01x = 434,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,228.75/709.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.44

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