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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.51, 976.41 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.51, 976.41 and 412.71 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.51 : 976.41 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.51/976.41 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.51x = 976.41 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.51x = 402,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,974.17/707.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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