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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 979.29 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 979.29 and 415.26 is: 572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 979.29 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/979.29 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 979.29 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 406,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,659.97/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.90

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