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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.22, 977.38 and 413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.22, 977.38 and 413.60 is: 570.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.22 : 977.38 = 413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.22/977.38 = 413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.22x = 977.38 × 413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.22x = 404,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,244.37/708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.79

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