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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.51, 977.67 and 413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.51, 977.67 and 413.72 is: 570.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.51 : 977.67 = 413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.51/977.67 = 413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.51x = 977.67 × 413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.51x = 404,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,481.63/708.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.89

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