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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 979.29 and 429.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 979.29 and 429.90 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 979.29 = 429.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/979.29 = 429.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 979.29 × 429.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 420,996.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,996.77/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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