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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 976.14 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 976.14 and 412.62 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 976.14 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/976.14 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 976.14 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 402,771.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,771.23/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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