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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.59, 977.88 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.59, 977.88 and 413.96 is: 571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.59 : 977.88 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.59/977.88 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.59x = 977.88 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.59x = 404,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,803.20/708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.28

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