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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.99, 981 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.99, 981 and 416.19 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.99 : 981 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.99/981 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.99x = 981 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.99x = 408,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,282.39/710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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