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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.06, 979.76 and 447.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.06, 979.76 and 447.89 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.06 : 979.76 = 447.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.06/979.76 = 447.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.06x = 979.76 × 447.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.06x = 438,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,820.93/710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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