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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.69, 976.65 and 408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.69, 976.65 and 408.99 is: 564.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.69 : 976.65 = 408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.69/976.65 = 408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.69x = 976.65 × 408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.69x = 399,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,442.92/707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.43

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