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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.45, 979.03 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.45, 979.03 and 394.71 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.45 : 979.03 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.45/979.03 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.45x = 979.03 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.45x = 386,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,429.01/709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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