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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.90, 979.70 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.90, 979.70 and 415.19 is: 572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.90 : 979.70 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.90/979.70 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.90x = 979.70 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.90x = 406,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,762.02/709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.99

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