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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.90, 977.07 and 428.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.90, 977.07 and 428.15 is: 590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.90 : 977.07 = 428.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.90/977.07 = 428.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.90x = 977.07 × 428.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.90x = 418,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,332.52/707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.95

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