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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.26, 977.25 and 413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.26, 977.25 and 413.45 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.26 : 977.25 = 413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.26/977.25 = 413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.26x = 977.25 × 413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.26x = 404,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,039.13/708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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