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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.92, 979.71 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.92, 979.71 and 415.38 is: 573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.92 : 979.71 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.92/979.71 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.92x = 979.71 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.92x = 406,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,951.94/709.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.24

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