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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.68, 978.22 and 429.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.68, 978.22 and 429.14 is: 592.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.68 : 978.22 = 429.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.68/978.22 = 429.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.68x = 978.22 × 429.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.68x = 419,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,794.70/708.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.37

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