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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 976.89 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 976.89 and 428.07 is: 590.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 976.89 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/976.89 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 976.89 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 418,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,174.67/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.61

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