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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.14, 978.66 and 414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.14, 978.66 and 414.45 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.14 : 978.66 = 414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.14/978.66 = 414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.14x = 978.66 × 414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.14x = 405,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,605.64/709.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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