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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.85, 981.24 and 416.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.85, 981.24 and 416.22 is: 574.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.85 : 981.24 = 416.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.85/981.24 = 416.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.85x = 981.24 × 416.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.85x = 408,411.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,411.71/710.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.54

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