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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 978.04 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 978.04 and 414.18 is: 571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 978.04 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/978.04 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 978.04 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 405,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,084.61/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.57

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