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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.33, 977.54 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.33, 977.54 and 409.69 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.33 : 977.54 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.33/977.54 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.33x = 977.54 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.33x = 400,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,483.87/708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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