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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.85, 978.06 and 414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.85, 978.06 and 414.19 is: 571.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.85 : 978.06 = 414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.85/978.06 = 414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.85x = 978.06 × 414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.85x = 405,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,102.67/708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.49

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