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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.79, 979.56 and 500.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.79, 979.56 and 500.46 is: 690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.79 : 979.56 = 500.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.79/979.56 = 500.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.79x = 979.56 × 500.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.79x = 490,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,230.60/709.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.67

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