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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 977.57 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 977.57 and 413.57 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 977.57 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/977.57 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 977.57 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 404,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,293.62/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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