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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.31, 978.48 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.31, 978.48 and 414.54 is: 571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.31 : 978.48 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.31/978.48 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.31x = 978.48 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.31x = 405,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,619.10/709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.85

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