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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 978.72 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 978.72 and 443.60 is: 612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 978.72 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/978.72 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 978.72 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 434,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,160.19/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.25

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