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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.53, 976.52 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.53, 976.52 and 408.75 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.53 : 976.52 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.53/976.52 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.53x = 976.52 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.53x = 399,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,152.55/707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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