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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.41, 977.63 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.41, 977.63 and 428.60 is: 591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.41 : 977.63 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.41/977.63 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.41x = 977.63 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.41x = 419,012.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,012.52/708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.48

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