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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.65, 979.02 and 414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.65, 979.02 and 414.81 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.65 : 979.02 = 414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.65/979.02 = 414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.65x = 979.02 × 414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.65x = 406,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,107.29/709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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