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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.45, 979.05 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.45, 979.05 and 429.64 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.45 : 979.05 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.45/979.05 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.45x = 979.05 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.45x = 420,639.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,639.04/709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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