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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.38, 978.92 and 447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.38, 978.92 and 447.14 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.38 : 978.92 = 447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.38/978.92 = 447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.38x = 978.92 × 447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.38x = 437,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,717.85/709.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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