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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.85, 978.19 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.85, 978.19 and 414.28 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.85 : 978.19 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.85/978.19 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.85x = 978.19 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.85x = 405,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,244.55/708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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