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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 977.94 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 977.94 and 398.16 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 977.94 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/977.94 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 977.94 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 389,376.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,376.59/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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