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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.48, 979.03 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.48, 979.03 and 394.74 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.48 : 979.03 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.48/979.03 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.48x = 979.03 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.48x = 386,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,462.30/709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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