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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.94, 978.33 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.94, 978.33 and 414.21 is: 571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.94 : 978.33 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.94/978.33 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.94x = 978.33 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.94x = 405,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,232.00/708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.60

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