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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 978.62 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 978.62 and 433.24 is: 597.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 978.62 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/978.62 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 978.62 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 423,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,977.33/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.93

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