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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 976.98 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 976.98 and 428.32 is: 591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 976.98 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/976.98 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 976.98 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 418,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,460.07/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.05

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