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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.00, 977.13 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.00, 977.13 and 413.46 is: 570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.00 : 977.13 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.00/977.13 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.00x = 977.13 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.00x = 404,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,004.17/708.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.63

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