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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.72, 979.74 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.72, 979.74 and 414.88 is: 572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.72 : 979.74 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.72/979.74 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.72x = 979.74 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.72x = 406,474.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,474.53/709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.73

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