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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 977.22 and 428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 977.22 and 428.36 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 977.22 = 428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/977.22 = 428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 977.22 × 428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 418,604.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,604.40/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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