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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.87, 979.67 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.87, 979.67 and 430.12 is: 593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.87 : 979.67 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.87/979.67 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.87x = 979.67 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.87x = 421,375.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,375.66/709.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.60

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