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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.20, 978.72 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.20, 978.72 and 447.36 is: 617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.20 : 978.72 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.20/978.72 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.20x = 978.72 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.20x = 437,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,840.18/709.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.37

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