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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.91, 978.26 and 410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.91, 978.26 and 410.15 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.91 : 978.26 = 410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.91/978.26 = 410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.91x = 978.26 × 410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.91x = 401,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,229.47/708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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