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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.32, 979.96 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.32, 979.96 and 434.48 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.32 : 979.96 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.32/979.96 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.32x = 979.96 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.32x = 425,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,773.02/710.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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