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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 978.90 and 447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 978.90 and 447.44 is: 617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 978.90 = 447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/978.90 = 447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 978.90 × 447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 437,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,999.02/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.14

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