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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.60, 978.48 and 443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.60, 978.48 and 443.94 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.60 : 978.48 = 443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.60/978.48 = 443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.60x = 978.48 × 443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.60x = 434,384.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,384.19/709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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