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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 978.58 and 414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 978.58 and 414.53 is: 572.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 978.58 = 414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/978.58 = 414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 978.58 × 414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 405,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,644.84/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.05

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