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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.70, 978.01 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.70, 978.01 and 428.96 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.70 : 978.01 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.70/978.01 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.70x = 978.01 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.70x = 419,527.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,527.17/708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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