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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.70, 979.38 and 440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.70, 979.38 and 440.42 is: 607.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.70 : 979.38 = 440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.70/979.38 = 440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.70x = 979.38 × 440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.70x = 431,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,338.41/709.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.78

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