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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.22, 978.72 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.22, 978.72 and 447.39 is: 617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.22 : 978.72 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.22/978.72 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.22x = 978.72 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.22x = 437,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,869.54/709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.40

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