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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 977.34 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 977.34 and 413.50 is: 570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 977.34 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/977.34 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 977.34 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 404,130.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,130.09/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.53

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