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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.93, 979.73 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.93, 979.73 and 415.27 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.93 : 979.73 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.93/979.73 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.93x = 979.73 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.93x = 406,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,852.48/709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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