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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.73, 977.73 and 413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.73, 977.73 and 413.87 is: 570.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.73 : 977.73 = 413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.73/977.73 = 413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.73x = 977.73 × 413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.73x = 404,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,649.45/708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.95

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