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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 979.70 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 979.70 and 430.11 is: 593.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 979.70 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/979.70 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 979.70 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 421,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,376.62/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.52

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