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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.35, 979.28 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.35, 979.28 and 429.76 is: 593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.35 : 979.28 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.35/979.28 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.35x = 979.28 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.35x = 420,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,855.37/709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.30

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