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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.03, 976.91 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.03, 976.91 and 428.04 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.03 : 976.91 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.03/976.91 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.03x = 976.91 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.03x = 418,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,154.42/708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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