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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 979.33 and 415.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 979.33 and 415.29 is: 572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 979.33 = 415.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/979.33 = 415.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 979.33 × 415.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 406,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,705.96/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.79

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