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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 979.36 and 448.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 979.36 and 448.08 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 979.36 = 448.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/979.36 = 448.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 979.36 × 448.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 438,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,831.63/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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