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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.99, 976.88 and 428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.99, 976.88 and 428.18 is: 590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.99 : 976.88 = 428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.99/976.88 = 428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.99x = 976.88 × 428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.99x = 418,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,276.66/707.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.79

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