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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.54, 976.19 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.54, 976.19 and 412.70 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.54 : 976.19 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.54/976.19 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.54x = 976.19 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.54x = 402,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,866.67/707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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