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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 979.04 and 443.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 979.04 and 443.65 is: 612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 979.04 = 443.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/979.04 = 443.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 979.04 × 443.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 434,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,349.76/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.53

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