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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.91, 978.41 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.91, 978.41 and 414.12 is: 571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.91 : 978.41 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.91/978.41 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.91x = 978.41 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.91x = 405,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,178.16/708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.55

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