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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.28, 976.20 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.28, 976.20 and 412.56 is: 569.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.28 : 976.20 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.28/976.20 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.28x = 976.20 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.28x = 402,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,741.07/707.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.42

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