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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.38, 977.24 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.38, 977.24 and 413.48 is: 570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.38 : 977.24 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.38/977.24 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.38x = 977.24 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.38x = 404,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,062.24/708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.41

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