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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.85, 979.58 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.85, 979.58 and 415.17 is: 572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.85 : 979.58 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.85/979.58 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.85x = 979.58 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.85x = 406,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,692.23/709.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.93

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