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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 978.45 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 978.45 and 414.50 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 978.45 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/978.45 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 978.45 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 405,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,567.53/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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