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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.58, 976.59 and 412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.58, 976.59 and 412.79 is: 569.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.58 : 976.59 = 412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.58/976.59 = 412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.58x = 976.59 × 412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.58x = 403,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,121.70/707.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.72

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