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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.06, 978.54 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.06, 978.54 and 414.32 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.06 : 978.54 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.06/978.54 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.06x = 978.54 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.06x = 405,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,428.69/709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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