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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 978.91 and 429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 978.91 and 429.54 is: 592.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 978.91 = 429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/978.91 = 429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 978.91 × 429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 420,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,481.00/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.82

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