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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.42, 976.13 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.42, 976.13 and 404.57 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.42 : 976.13 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.42/976.13 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.42x = 976.13 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.42x = 394,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,909.04/707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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