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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.89, 981.04 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.89, 981.04 and 416.17 is: 574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.89 : 981.04 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.89/981.04 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.89x = 981.04 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.89x = 408,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,280.38/710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.32

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