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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.74, 978.09 and 414.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.74, 978.09 and 414.03 is: 571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.74 : 978.09 = 414.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.74/978.09 = 414.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.74x = 978.09 × 414.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.74x = 404,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,958.60/708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.38

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