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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.09, 978.63 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.09, 978.63 and 429.27 is: 592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.09 : 978.63 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.09/978.63 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.09x = 978.63 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.09x = 420,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,101.89/709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.45

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