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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.07, 978.77 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.07, 978.77 and 410.45 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.07 : 978.77 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.07/978.77 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.07x = 978.77 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.07x = 401,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,736.15/709.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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