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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 977.21 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 977.21 and 397.62 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 977.21 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/977.21 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 977.21 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 388,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,553.88/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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