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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.35, 977.52 and 397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.35, 977.52 and 397.85 is: 549.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.35 : 977.52 = 397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.35/977.52 = 397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.35x = 977.52 × 397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.35x = 388,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,906.33/708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.03

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