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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.71 and 413.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.71 and 413.70 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.71 = 413.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.71 = 413.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.71 × 413.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 404,478.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,478.63/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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