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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 977.27 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 977.27 and 413.49 is: 570.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 977.27 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/977.27 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 977.27 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 404,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,089.30/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.64

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