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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.42, 978.92 and 406.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.42, 978.92 and 406.58 is: 561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.42 : 978.92 = 406.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.42/978.92 = 406.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.42x = 978.92 × 406.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.42x = 398,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,009.29/709.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.03

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