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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.18, 979.14 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.18, 979.14 and 444.02 is: 613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.18 : 979.14 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.18/979.14 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.18x = 979.14 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.18x = 434,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,757.74/709.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.04

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