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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 977.02 and 409.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 977.02 and 409.31 is: 564.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 977.02 = 409.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/977.02 = 409.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 977.02 × 409.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 399,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,905.48/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.87

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