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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 977.06 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 977.06 and 424.53 is: 585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 977.06 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/977.06 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 977.06 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 414,788.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,788.28/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.77

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