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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 978.67 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 978.67 and 414.42 is: 571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 978.67 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/978.67 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 978.67 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 405,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,575.53/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.78

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