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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.66, 979.10 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.66, 979.10 and 414.90 is: 572.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.66 : 979.10 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.66/979.10 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.66x = 979.10 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.66x = 406,228.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,228.59/709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.43

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