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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 979.56 and 429.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 979.56 and 429.98 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 979.56 = 429.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/979.56 = 429.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 979.56 × 429.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 421,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,186.31/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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