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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 976.38 and 412.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 976.38 and 412.71 is: 569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 976.38 = 412.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/976.38 = 412.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 976.38 × 412.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 402,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,961.79/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.54

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