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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.08, 977.28 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.08, 977.28 and 413.42 is: 570.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.08 : 977.28 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.08/977.28 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.08x = 977.28 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.08x = 404,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,027.10/708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.60

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