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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.41, 979.01 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.41, 979.01 and 429.60 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.41 : 979.01 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.41/979.01 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.41x = 979.01 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.41x = 420,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,582.70/709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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