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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.92, 976.98 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.92, 976.98 and 413.26 is: 570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.92 : 976.98 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.92/976.98 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.92x = 976.98 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.92x = 403,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,746.75/707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.33

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