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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.69, 976.70 and 397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.69, 976.70 and 397.19 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.69 : 976.70 = 397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.69/976.70 = 397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.69x = 976.70 × 397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.69x = 387,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,935.47/707.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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