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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.54, 977.33 and 428.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.54, 977.33 and 428.87 is: 591.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.54 : 977.33 = 428.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.54/977.33 = 428.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.54x = 977.33 × 428.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.54x = 419,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,140.49/708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.55

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