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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 976.68 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 976.68 and 413.20 is: 570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 976.68 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/976.68 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 976.68 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 403,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,564.18/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.01

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