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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 976.62 and 413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 976.62 and 413.07 is: 569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 976.62 = 413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/976.62 = 413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 976.62 × 413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 403,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,412.42/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.96

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