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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 977.36 and 428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 977.36 and 428.42 is: 591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 977.36 = 428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/977.36 = 428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 977.36 × 428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 418,720.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,720.57/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.28

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