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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 976.14 and 412.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 976.14 and 412.55 is: 569.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 976.14 = 412.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/976.14 = 412.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 976.14 × 412.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 402,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,701.68/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.17

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