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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.59, 976.62 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.59, 976.62 and 413.02 is: 570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.59 : 976.62 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.59/976.62 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.59x = 976.62 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.59x = 403,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,363.59/707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.05

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