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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.67, 979.16 and 414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.67, 979.16 and 414.79 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.67 : 979.16 = 414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.67/979.16 = 414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.67x = 979.16 × 414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.67x = 406,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,141.25/709.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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