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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.61, 978.80 and 447.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.61, 978.80 and 447.80 is: 617.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.61 : 978.80 = 447.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.61/978.80 = 447.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.61x = 978.80 × 447.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.61x = 438,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,299.51/709.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.67

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