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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.18, 977.43 and 428.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.18, 977.43 and 428.46 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.18 : 977.43 = 428.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.18/977.43 = 428.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.18x = 977.43 × 428.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.18x = 418,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,789.66/708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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