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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.56 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.56 and 409.66 is: 565.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.56 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.56 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.56 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 400,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,463.76/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.24

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