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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.81, 979.68 and 415.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.81, 979.68 and 415.15 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.81 : 979.68 = 415.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.81/979.68 = 415.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.81x = 979.68 × 415.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.81x = 406,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,711.70/709.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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