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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.97, 979.74 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.97, 979.74 and 415.28 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.97 : 979.74 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.97/979.74 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.97x = 979.74 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.97x = 406,861.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,861.53/709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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