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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.64, 979.50 and 447.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.64, 979.50 and 447.56 is: 617.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.64 : 979.50 = 447.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.64/979.50 = 447.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.64x = 979.50 × 447.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.64x = 438,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,385.02/709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.76

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