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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.96, 979.64 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.96, 979.64 and 415 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.96 : 979.64 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.96/979.64 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.96x = 979.64 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.96x = 406,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,550.60/709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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