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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.09, 977.16 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.09, 977.16 and 413.40 is: 570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.09 : 977.16 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.09/977.16 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.09x = 977.16 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.09x = 403,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,959.35/708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.49

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