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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.54, 979.18 and 429.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.54, 979.18 and 429.73 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.54 : 979.18 = 429.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.54/979.18 = 429.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.54x = 979.18 × 429.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.54x = 420,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,779.50/709.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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