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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 976.99 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 976.99 and 413.28 is: 570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 976.99 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/976.99 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 976.99 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 403,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,770.43/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.20

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