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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.00, 977.08 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.00, 977.08 and 409.30 is: 564.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.00 : 977.08 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.00/977.08 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.00x = 977.08 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.00x = 399,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,917.62/708.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.86

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