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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 978.84 and 440.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.24, 978.84 and 440.11 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.24 : 978.84 = 440.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.24/978.84 = 440.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.24x = 978.84 × 440.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.24x = 430,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,797.27/709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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