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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.85, 977.06 and 413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.85, 977.06 and 413.18 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.85 : 977.06 = 413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.85/977.06 = 413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.85x = 977.06 × 413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.85x = 403,701.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,701.46/707.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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