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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.29, 976.12 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.29, 976.12 and 412.58 is: 569.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.29 : 976.12 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.29/976.12 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.29x = 976.12 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.29x = 402,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,729.00/707.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.40

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