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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.37, 976.26 and 412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.37, 976.26 and 412.75 is: 569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.37 : 976.26 = 412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.37/976.26 = 412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.37x = 976.26 × 412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.37x = 402,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,951.32/707.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.65

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