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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.46, 978.96 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.46, 978.96 and 414.50 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.46 : 978.96 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.46/978.96 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.46x = 978.96 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.46x = 405,778.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,778.92/709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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