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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 977.40 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 977.40 and 413.67 is: 570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 977.40 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/977.40 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 977.40 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 404,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,321.06/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.81

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