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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.61, 977.96 and 413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.61, 977.96 and 413.86 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.61 : 977.96 = 413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.61/977.96 = 413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.61x = 977.96 × 413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.61x = 404,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,738.37/708.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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