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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.64, 979.42 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.64, 979.42 and 415.08 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.64 : 979.42 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.64/979.42 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.64x = 979.42 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.64x = 406,537.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,537.65/709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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