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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.91, 979.83 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.91, 979.83 and 395.28 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.91 : 979.83 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.91/979.83 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.91x = 979.83 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.91x = 387,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,307.20/709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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