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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 976.50 and 412.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 976.50 and 412.95 is: 569.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 976.50 = 412.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/976.50 = 412.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 976.50 × 412.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 403,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,245.68/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.73

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