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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.18, 977.49 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.18, 977.49 and 413.49 is: 570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.18 : 977.49 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.18/977.49 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.18x = 977.49 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.18x = 404,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,182.34/708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.73

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