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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.27, 978.41 and 414.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.27, 978.41 and 414.43 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.27 : 978.41 = 414.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.27/978.41 = 414.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.27x = 978.41 × 414.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.27x = 405,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,482.46/709.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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