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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 977.42 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 977.42 and 413.39 is: 570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 977.42 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/977.42 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 977.42 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 404,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,048.70/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.42

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