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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.60, 979.29 and 410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.60, 979.29 and 410.89 is: 567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.60 : 979.29 = 410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.60/979.29 = 410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.60x = 979.29 × 410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.60x = 402,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,380.47/709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.05

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