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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.41, 978.96 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.41, 978.96 and 394.68 is: 544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.41 : 978.96 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.41/978.96 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.41x = 978.96 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.41x = 386,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,375.93/709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.64

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