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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 978.06 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 978.06 and 413.92 is: 571.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 978.06 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/978.06 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 978.06 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 404,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,838.60/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.29

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