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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.90, 977.94 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.90, 977.94 and 429 is: 591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.90 : 977.94 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.90/977.94 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.90x = 977.94 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.90x = 419,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,536.26/708.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.81

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