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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 979.60 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 979.60 and 415.08 is: 572.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 979.60 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/979.60 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 979.60 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 406,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,612.37/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.82

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