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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.95, 981.24 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.95, 981.24 and 416.20 is: 574.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.95 : 981.24 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.95/981.24 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.95x = 981.24 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.95x = 408,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,392.09/710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.43

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