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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 979.78 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 979.78 and 415.19 is: 572.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 979.78 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/979.78 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 979.78 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 406,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,787.88/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.96

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