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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.09, 977.14 and 413.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.09, 977.14 and 413.34 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.09 : 977.14 = 413.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.09/977.14 = 413.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.09x = 977.14 × 413.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.09x = 403,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,891.05/708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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