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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.17, 975.70 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.17, 975.70 and 412.40 is: 569.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.17 : 975.70 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.17/975.70 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.17x = 975.70 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.17x = 402,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,378.68/707.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.00

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