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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 979.92 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 979.92 and 447.69 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 979.92 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/979.92 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 979.92 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 438,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,698.15/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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