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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.33, 978.73 and 429.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.33, 978.73 and 429.71 is: 592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.33 : 978.73 = 429.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.33/978.73 = 429.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.33x = 978.73 × 429.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.33x = 420,566.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,566.52/709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.90

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