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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.84, 980.04 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.84, 980.04 and 434 is: 599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.84 : 980.04 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.84/980.04 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.84x = 980.04 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.84x = 425,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,337.36/709.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.20

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