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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.44, 976.37 and 412.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.44, 976.37 and 412.87 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.44 : 976.37 = 412.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.44/976.37 = 412.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.44x = 976.37 × 412.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.44x = 403,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,113.88/707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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