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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.47, 976.25 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.47, 976.25 and 412.72 is: 569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.47 : 976.25 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.47/976.25 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.47x = 976.25 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.47x = 402,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,916.49/707.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.52

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