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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.12, 975.61 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.12, 975.61 and 412.28 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.12 : 975.61 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.12/975.61 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.12x = 975.61 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.12x = 402,224.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,224.49/707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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