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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 978.71 and 443.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 978.71 and 443.75 is: 612.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 978.71 = 443.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/978.71 = 443.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 978.71 × 443.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 434,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,295.45/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.41

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