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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.17, 978.57 and 447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.17, 978.57 and 447.63 is: 617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.17 : 978.57 = 447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.17/978.57 = 447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.17x = 978.57 × 447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.17x = 438,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,037.29/709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.68

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