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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.58, 979.26 and 429.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.58, 979.26 and 429.86 is: 593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.58 : 979.26 = 429.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.58/979.26 = 429.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.58x = 979.26 × 429.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.58x = 420,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,944.70/709.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.23

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