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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.34, 978.90 and 414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.34, 978.90 and 414.66 is: 572.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.34 : 978.90 = 414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.34/978.90 = 414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.34x = 978.90 × 414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.34x = 405,910.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,910.67/709.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.24

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