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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.86, 979.45 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.86, 979.45 and 411.04 is: 567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.86 : 979.45 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.86/979.45 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.86x = 979.45 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.86x = 402,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,593.13/709.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.14

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