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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 978.36 and 429.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 978.36 and 429.45 is: 592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 978.36 = 429.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/978.36 = 429.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 978.36 × 429.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 420,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,156.70/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.49

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