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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.05, 980.93 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.05, 980.93 and 416.18 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.05 : 980.93 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.05/980.93 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.05x = 980.93 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.05x = 408,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,236.46/711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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