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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.10, 978.72 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.10, 978.72 and 414.44 is: 572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.10 : 978.72 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.10/978.72 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.10x = 978.72 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.10x = 405,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,620.72/709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.02

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