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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.41, 979.07 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.41, 979.07 and 414.75 is: 572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.41 : 979.07 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.41/979.07 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.41x = 979.07 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.41x = 406,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,067.21/709.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.40

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