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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.16, 975.72 and 412.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.16, 975.72 and 412.47 is: 569.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.16 : 975.72 = 412.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.16/975.72 = 412.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.16x = 975.72 × 412.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.16x = 402,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,455.23/707.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.11

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