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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.22, 977.09 and 428.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.22, 977.09 and 428.37 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.22 : 977.09 = 428.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.22/977.09 = 428.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.22x = 977.09 × 428.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.22x = 418,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,556.04/708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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