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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.19, 979.15 and 444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.19, 979.15 and 444.03 is: 613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.19 : 979.15 = 444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.19/979.15 = 444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.19x = 979.15 × 444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.19x = 434,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,771.97/709.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.05

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