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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.43, 978.82 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.43, 978.82 and 447.26 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.43 : 978.82 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.43/978.82 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.43x = 978.82 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.43x = 437,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,787.03/709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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