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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.67, 978.11 and 429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.67, 978.11 and 429.09 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.67 : 978.11 = 429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.67/978.11 = 429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.67x = 978.11 × 429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.67x = 419,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,697.22/708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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