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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.10, 979.29 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.10, 979.29 and 447.66 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.10 : 979.29 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.10/979.29 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.10x = 979.29 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.10x = 438,388.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,388.96/710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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