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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.06, 981.15 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.06, 981.15 and 416.32 is: 574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.06 : 981.15 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.06/981.15 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.06x = 981.15 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.06x = 408,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,468.35/711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.45

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