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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 977.25 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 977.25 and 409.56 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 977.25 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/977.25 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 977.25 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 400,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,242.51/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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