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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.46, 979.07 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.46, 979.07 and 429.74 is: 593.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.46 : 979.07 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.46/979.07 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.46x = 979.07 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.46x = 420,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,745.54/709.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.05

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