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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 978.46 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 978.46 and 414.54 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 978.46 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/978.46 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 978.46 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 405,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,610.81/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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