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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 977.31 and 413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 977.31 and 413.59 is: 570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 977.31 = 413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/977.31 = 413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 977.31 × 413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 404,198.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,198.69/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.80

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