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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 978.65 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 978.65 and 414.52 is: 571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 978.65 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/978.65 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 978.65 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 405,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,667.03/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.88

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