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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.57, 976.05 and 412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.57, 976.05 and 412.78 is: 569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.57 : 976.05 = 412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.57/976.05 = 412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.57x = 976.05 × 412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.57x = 402,893.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,893.31/707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.41

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