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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 976.26 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 976.26 and 396.96 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 976.26 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/976.26 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 976.26 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 387,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,536.17/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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