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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.11, 977.34 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.11, 977.34 and 413.43 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.11 : 977.34 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.11/977.34 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.11x = 977.34 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.11x = 404,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,061.68/708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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