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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 978.78 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 978.78 and 414.46 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 978.78 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/978.78 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 978.78 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 405,665.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,665.16/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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