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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.37, 977.61 and 413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.37, 977.61 and 413.73 is: 570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.37 : 977.61 = 413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.37/977.61 = 413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.37x = 977.61 × 413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.37x = 404,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,466.59/708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.99

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