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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 977.37 and 413.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 977.37 and 413.47 is: 570.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 977.37 = 413.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/977.37 = 413.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 977.37 × 413.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 404,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,113.17/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.46

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