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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.67, 977.76 and 413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.67, 977.76 and 413.83 is: 570.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.67 : 977.76 = 413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.67/977.76 = 413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.67x = 977.76 × 413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.67x = 404,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,626.42/708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.97

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