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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.44, 977.75 and 413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.44, 977.75 and 413.87 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.44 : 977.75 = 413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.44/977.75 = 413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.44x = 977.75 × 413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.44x = 404,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,661.39/708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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