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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 977.04 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 977.04 and 413.24 is: 570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 977.04 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/977.04 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 977.04 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 403,752.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,752.01/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.26

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