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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.18, 977.13 and 428.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.18, 977.13 and 428.58 is: 591.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.18 : 977.13 = 428.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.18/977.13 = 428.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.18x = 977.13 × 428.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.18x = 418,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,778.38/708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.34

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