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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.72, 976.98 and 412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.72, 976.98 and 412.88 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.72 : 976.98 = 412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.72/976.98 = 412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.72x = 976.98 × 412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.72x = 403,375.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,375.50/707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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