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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.13, 977.26 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.13, 977.26 and 413.39 is: 570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.13 : 977.26 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.13/977.26 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.13x = 977.26 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.13x = 403,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,989.51/708.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.50

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