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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.68, 979.11 and 414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.68, 979.11 and 414.89 is: 572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.68 : 979.11 = 414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.68/979.11 = 414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.68x = 979.11 × 414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.68x = 406,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,218.05/709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.40

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