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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 977.10 and 413.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 977.10 and 413.47 is: 570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 977.10 = 413.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/977.10 = 413.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 977.10 × 413.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 404,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,001.54/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.49

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