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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.67, 978.08 and 428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.67, 978.08 and 428.95 is: 592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.67 : 978.08 = 428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.67/978.08 = 428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.67x = 978.08 × 428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.67x = 419,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,547.42/708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.02

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