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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 976.55 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 976.55 and 412.80 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 976.55 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/976.55 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 976.55 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 403,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,117.78/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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