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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.96, 976.95 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.96, 976.95 and 409.01 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.96 : 976.95 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.96/976.95 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.96x = 976.95 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.96x = 399,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,577.43/707.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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