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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.21, 977.39 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.21, 977.39 and 413.57 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.21 : 977.39 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.21/977.39 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.21x = 977.39 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.21x = 404,222.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,222.27/708.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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