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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.43, 978.93 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.43, 978.93 and 414.62 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.43 : 978.93 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.43/978.93 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.43x = 978.93 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.43x = 405,883.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,883.96/709.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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