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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 978.54 and 429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 978.54 and 429.28 is: 592.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 978.54 = 429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/978.54 = 429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 978.54 × 429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 420,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,067.65/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.23

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