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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 977.96 and 414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 977.96 and 414.29 is: 571.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 977.96 = 414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/977.96 = 414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 977.96 × 414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 405,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,156.98/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.42

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