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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 979.47 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 979.47 and 395.01 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 979.47 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/979.47 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 979.47 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 386,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,900.44/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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