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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.97, 977.04 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.97, 977.04 and 428.16 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.97 : 977.04 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.97/977.04 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.97x = 977.04 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.97x = 418,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,329.45/707.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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