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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 978.68 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 978.68 and 414.32 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 978.68 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/978.68 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 978.68 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 405,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,482.84/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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