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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 976.17 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 976.17 and 412.66 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 976.17 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/976.17 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 976.17 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 402,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,819.37/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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