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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.62, 979.15 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.62, 979.15 and 414.84 is: 572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.62 : 979.15 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.62/979.15 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.62x = 979.15 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.62x = 406,190.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,190.59/709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.41

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