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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.02, 975.78 and 412.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.02, 975.78 and 412.31 is: 569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.02 : 975.78 = 412.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.02/975.78 = 412.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.02x = 975.78 × 412.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.02x = 402,326.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,326.29/707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.05

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