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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.53, 979.17 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.53, 979.17 and 394.80 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.53 : 979.17 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.53/979.17 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.53x = 979.17 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.53x = 386,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,576.32/709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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