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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.28, 978.41 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.28, 978.41 and 414.44 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.28 : 978.41 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.28/978.41 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.28x = 978.41 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.28x = 405,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,485.28/709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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