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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 977.97 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 977.97 and 413.67 is: 571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 977.97 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/977.97 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 977.97 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 404,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,556.85/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.05

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