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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 977.16 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 977.16 and 413.40 is: 570.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 977.16 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/977.16 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 977.16 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 403,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,957.94/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.37

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