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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.28, 977.46 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.28, 977.46 and 397.72 is: 548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.28 : 977.46 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.28/977.46 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.28x = 977.46 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.28x = 388,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,755.39/708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.87

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