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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.83, 979.74 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.83, 979.74 and 415.29 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.83 : 979.74 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.83/979.74 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.83x = 979.74 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.83x = 406,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,876.22/709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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