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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.99, 979.78 and 415.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.99, 979.78 and 415.27 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.99 : 979.78 = 415.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.99/979.78 = 415.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.99x = 979.78 × 415.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.99x = 406,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,873.24/709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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