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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 977.75 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 977.75 and 413.64 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 977.75 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/977.75 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 977.75 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 404,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,436.51/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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