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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.23, 978.71 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.23, 978.71 and 394.49 is: 544.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.23 : 978.71 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.23/978.71 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.23x = 978.71 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.23x = 386,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,084.44/709.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.37

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