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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 977.88 and 428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 977.88 and 428.86 is: 591.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 977.88 = 428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/977.88 = 428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 977.88 × 428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 419,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,373.62/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.85

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