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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.92, 978.34 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.92, 978.34 and 414.32 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.92 : 978.34 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.92/978.34 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.92x = 978.34 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.92x = 405,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,345.83/708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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