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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.54, 977.82 and 428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.54, 977.82 and 428.78 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.54 : 977.82 = 428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.54/977.82 = 428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.54x = 977.82 × 428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.54x = 419,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,269.66/708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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