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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.74, 978.09 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.74, 978.09 and 414.08 is: 571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.74 : 978.09 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.74/978.09 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.74x = 978.09 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.74x = 405,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,007.51/708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.45

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