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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 978.80 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 978.80 and 394.55 is: 544.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 978.80 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/978.80 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 978.80 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 386,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,178.67/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.46

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