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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.21, 975.52 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.21, 975.52 and 412.43 is: 568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.21 : 975.52 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.21/975.52 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.21x = 975.52 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.21x = 402,333.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,333.71/707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.90

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