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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 978.41 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 978.41 and 443.49 is: 611.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 978.41 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/978.41 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 978.41 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 433,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,912.49/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.94

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