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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.46, 977.60 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.46, 977.60 and 409.64 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.46 : 977.60 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.46/977.60 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.46x = 977.60 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.46x = 400,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,464.06/708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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