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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.89, 979.58 and 430.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.89, 979.58 and 430.17 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.89 : 979.58 = 430.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.89/979.58 = 430.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.89x = 979.58 × 430.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.89x = 421,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,383.78/709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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