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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.31, 979.02 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.31, 979.02 and 414.63 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.31 : 979.02 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.31/979.02 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.31x = 979.02 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.31x = 405,931.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,931.06/709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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