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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.52, 979 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.52, 979 and 414.80 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.52 : 979 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.52/979 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.52x = 979 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.52x = 406,089.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,089.20/709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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