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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.72, 976.66 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.72, 976.66 and 413.18 is: 570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.72 : 976.66 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.72/976.66 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.72x = 976.66 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.72x = 403,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,537.79/707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.19

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