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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.67, 976.64 and 412.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.67, 976.64 and 412.97 is: 569.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.67 : 976.64 = 412.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.67/976.64 = 412.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.67x = 976.64 × 412.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.67x = 403,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,316.07/707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.92

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