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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.35, 979.12 and 414.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.35, 979.12 and 414.57 is: 572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.35 : 979.12 = 414.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.35/979.12 = 414.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.35x = 979.12 × 414.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.35x = 405,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,913.78/709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.23

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