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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 977.72 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 977.72 and 413.76 is: 571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 977.72 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/977.72 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 977.72 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 404,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,539.85/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.02

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