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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 977.24 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 977.24 and 413.45 is: 570.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 977.24 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/977.24 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 977.24 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 404,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,044.02/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.49

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