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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 977.12 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 977.12 and 432 is: 596.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 977.12 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/977.12 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 977.12 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 422,115.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,115.84/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.07

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