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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 979.42 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 979.42 and 429.64 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 979.42 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/979.42 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 979.42 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 420,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,798.31/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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