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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.80, 976.68 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.80, 976.68 and 397.28 is: 548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.80 : 976.68 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.80/976.68 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.80x = 976.68 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.80x = 388,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,015.43/707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.20

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