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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 979.52 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 979.52 and 440.60 is: 608.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 979.52 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/979.52 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 979.52 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 431,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,569.41/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.07

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