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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 977.24 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 977.24 and 413.30 is: 570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 977.24 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/977.24 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 977.24 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 403,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,893.29/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.36

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