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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 977.67 and 413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 977.67 and 413.51 is: 570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 977.67 = 413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/977.67 = 413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 977.67 × 413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 404,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,271.43/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.73

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