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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 978.80 and 414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 978.80 and 414.61 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 978.80 = 414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/978.80 = 414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 978.80 × 414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 405,820.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,820.27/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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