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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.37, 978.99 and 429.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.37, 978.99 and 429.62 is: 592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.37 : 978.99 = 429.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.37/978.99 = 429.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.37x = 978.99 × 429.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.37x = 420,586.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,586.64/709.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.90

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