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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.26, 978.66 and 414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.26, 978.66 and 414.60 is: 572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.26 : 978.66 = 414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.26/978.66 = 414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.26x = 978.66 × 414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.26x = 405,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,752.44/709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.08

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