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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.04, 977.13 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.04, 977.13 and 413.26 is: 570.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.04 : 977.13 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.04/977.13 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.04x = 977.13 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.04x = 403,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,808.74/708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.32

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