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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 979.14 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 979.14 and 414.64 is: 572.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 979.14 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/979.14 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 979.14 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 405,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,990.61/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.16

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