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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.31, 975.92 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.31, 975.92 and 412.41 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.31 : 975.92 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.31/975.92 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.31x = 975.92 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.31x = 402,477.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,477.11/707.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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