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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 977.07 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 977.07 and 428.24 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 977.07 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/977.07 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 977.07 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 418,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,419.01/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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