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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 978.18 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 978.18 and 429.06 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 978.18 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/978.18 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 978.18 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 419,699.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,699.97/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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