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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.15, 978.48 and 429.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.15, 978.48 and 429.33 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.15 : 978.48 = 429.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.15/978.48 = 429.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.15x = 978.48 × 429.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.15x = 420,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,090.82/709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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