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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.48, 977.88 and 428.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.48, 977.88 and 428.72 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.48 : 977.88 = 428.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.48/977.88 = 428.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.48x = 977.88 × 428.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.48x = 419,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,236.71/708.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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