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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 978.42 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 978.42 and 398.50 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 978.42 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/978.42 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 978.42 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 389,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,900.37/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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