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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 976.19 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 976.19 and 412.38 is: 569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 976.19 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/976.19 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 976.19 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 402,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,559.17/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.21

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