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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.31, 977.29 and 413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.31, 977.29 and 413.41 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.31 : 977.29 = 413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.31/977.29 = 413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.31x = 977.29 × 413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.31x = 404,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,021.46/708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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