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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.78, 977.76 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.78, 977.76 and 475.50 is: 655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.78 : 977.76 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.78/977.76 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.78x = 977.76 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.78x = 464,924.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,924.88/708.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.95

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