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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.91, 976.91 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.91, 976.91 and 397.41 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.91 : 976.91 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.91/976.91 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.91x = 976.91 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.91x = 388,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,230.39/707.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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