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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 977.09 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 977.09 and 413.57 is: 570.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 977.09 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/977.09 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 977.09 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 404,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,088.16/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.48

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