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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.12, 978.36 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.12, 978.36 and 429.46 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.12 : 978.36 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.12/978.36 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.12x = 978.36 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.12x = 420,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,166.49/709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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