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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709, 978.66 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709, 978.66 and 433 is: 597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709 : 978.66 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709/978.66 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709x = 978.66 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709x = 423,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,759.78/709
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.69

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