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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 978.93 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 978.93 and 444.02 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 978.93 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/978.93 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 978.93 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 434,659.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,659.60/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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