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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.04 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.04 and 432 is: 596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.04 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.04 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.04 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 422,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,081.28/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.16

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