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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.76, 976.56 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.76, 976.56 and 412.96 is: 569.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.76 : 976.56 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.76/976.56 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.76x = 976.56 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.76x = 403,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,280.22/707.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.80

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