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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.90, 977 and 409.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.90, 977 and 409.24 is: 564.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.90 : 977 = 409.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.90/977 = 409.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.90x = 977 × 409.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.90x = 399,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,827.48/707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.81

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