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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.47, 977.30 and 428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.47, 977.30 and 428.80 is: 591.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.47 : 977.30 = 428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.47/977.30 = 428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.47x = 977.30 × 428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.47x = 419,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,061.35/708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.50

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