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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 978.01 and 429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 978.01 and 429.31 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 978.01 = 429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/978.01 = 429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 978.01 × 429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 419,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,869.47/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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