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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.42, 977.43 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.42, 977.43 and 428.70 is: 591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.42 : 977.43 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.42/977.43 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.42x = 977.43 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.42x = 419,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,024.24/708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.49

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