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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.02, 978.56 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.02, 978.56 and 414.46 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.02 : 978.56 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.02/978.56 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.02x = 978.56 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.02x = 405,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,573.98/709.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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