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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 978 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 978 and 447.04 is: 616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 978 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/978 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 978 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 437,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,205.12/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.55

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