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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.74 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.74 and 413.78 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.74 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.74 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.74 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 404,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,569.26/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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