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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.36, 979.09 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.36, 979.09 and 414.62 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.36 : 979.09 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.36/979.09 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.36x = 979.09 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.36x = 405,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,948.04/709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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