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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.25, 975.98 and 412.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.25, 975.98 and 412.49 is: 569.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.25 : 975.98 = 412.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.25/975.98 = 412.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.25x = 975.98 × 412.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.25x = 402,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,583.40/707.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.23

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