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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.41, 976.35 and 412.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.41, 976.35 and 412.77 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.41 : 976.35 = 412.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.41/976.35 = 412.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.41x = 976.35 × 412.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.41x = 403,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,013.20/707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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