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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.03, 977.25 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.03, 977.25 and 413.34 is: 570.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.03 : 977.25 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.03/977.25 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.03x = 977.25 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.03x = 403,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,936.52/708.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.51

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