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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.49, 979.09 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.49, 979.09 and 398.99 is: 550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.49 : 979.09 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.49/979.09 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.49x = 979.09 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.49x = 390,647.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,647.12/709.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.60

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