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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.78, 979.50 and 414.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.78, 979.50 and 414.99 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.78 : 979.50 = 414.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.78/979.50 = 414.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.78x = 979.50 × 414.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.78x = 406,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,482.71/709.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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