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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.59, 979.28 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.59, 979.28 and 394.90 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.59 : 979.28 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.59/979.28 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.59x = 979.28 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.59x = 386,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,717.67/709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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