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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 977.66 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 977.66 and 398.14 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 977.66 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/977.66 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 977.66 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 389,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,245.55/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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