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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.01, 978.09 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.01, 978.09 and 414.09 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.01 : 978.09 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.01/978.09 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.01x = 978.09 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.01x = 405,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,017.29/709.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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