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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.79, 977.02 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.79, 977.02 and 413.06 is: 570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.79 : 977.02 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.79/977.02 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.79x = 977.02 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.79x = 403,569.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,569.29/707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.18

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