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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.15, 977.18 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.15, 977.18 and 413.52 is: 570.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.15 : 977.18 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.15/977.18 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.15x = 977.18 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.15x = 404,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,083.47/708.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.62

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