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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.31, 977.10 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.31, 977.10 and 413.54 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.31 : 977.10 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.31/977.10 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.31x = 977.10 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.31x = 404,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,067.16/708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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