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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.05, 978.57 and 414.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.05, 978.57 and 414.33 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.05 : 978.57 = 414.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.05/978.57 = 414.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.05x = 978.57 × 414.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.05x = 405,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,450.91/709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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