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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.18, 977.29 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.18, 977.29 and 397.68 is: 548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.18 : 977.29 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.18/977.29 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.18x = 977.29 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.18x = 388,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,648.69/708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.80

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