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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 977.18 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 977.18 and 413.42 is: 570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 977.18 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/977.18 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 977.18 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 403,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,978.80/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.49

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