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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.86, 980.09 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.86, 980.09 and 444.41 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.86 : 980.09 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.86/980.09 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.86x = 980.09 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.86x = 435,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,554.67/709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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