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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.98, 979.78 and 395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.98, 979.78 and 395.27 is: 545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.98 : 979.78 = 395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.98/979.78 = 395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.98x = 979.78 × 395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.98x = 387,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,271.75/709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.47

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