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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.83, 976.89 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.83, 976.89 and 409.07 is: 564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.83 : 976.89 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.83/976.89 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.83x = 976.89 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.83x = 399,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,616.39/707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.57

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