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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 976.30 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 976.30 and 412.59 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 976.30 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/976.30 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 976.30 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 402,816.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,816.57/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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