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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 978.75 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 978.75 and 414.52 is: 571.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 978.75 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/978.75 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 978.75 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 405,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,711.45/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.99

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