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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.55, 976.46 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.55, 976.46 and 408.85 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.55 : 976.46 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.55/976.46 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.55x = 976.46 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.55x = 399,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,226.23/707.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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