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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.38, 977.48 and 413.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.38, 977.48 and 413.63 is: 570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.38 : 977.48 = 413.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.38/977.48 = 413.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.38x = 977.48 × 413.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.38x = 404,315.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,315.43/708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.76

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