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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 978.24 and 446.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 978.24 and 446.97 is: 616.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 978.24 = 446.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/978.24 = 446.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 978.24 × 446.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 437,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,243.93/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.58

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