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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.95, 978.37 and 429.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.95, 978.37 and 429.13 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.95 : 978.37 = 429.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.95/978.37 = 429.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.95x = 978.37 × 429.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.95x = 419,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,843.03/708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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