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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 976.35 and 412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 976.35 and 412.78 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 976.35 = 412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/976.35 = 412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 976.35 × 412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 403,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,017.75/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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