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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.35, 978.13 and 443.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.35, 978.13 and 443.69 is: 611.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.35 : 978.13 = 443.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.35/978.13 = 443.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.35x = 978.13 × 443.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.35x = 433,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,986.50/709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.81

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