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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.73, 978.30 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.73, 978.30 and 414.24 is: 571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.73 : 978.30 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.73/978.30 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.73x = 978.30 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.73x = 405,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,250.99/708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.80

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