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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.62 and 428.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.62 and 428.62 is: 591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.62 = 428.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.62 = 428.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.62 × 428.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 419,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,027.48/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.45

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