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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.54, 979.26 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.54, 979.26 and 444.24 is: 613.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.54 : 979.26 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.54/979.26 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.54x = 979.26 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.54x = 435,031.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,031.80/709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.12

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