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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.56, 976.40 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.56, 976.40 and 412.82 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.56 : 976.40 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.56/976.40 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.56x = 976.40 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.56x = 403,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,077.45/707.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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