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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708, 977.10 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708, 977.10 and 413.22 is: 570.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708 : 977.10 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708/977.10 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708x = 977.10 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708x = 403,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,757.26/708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.28

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