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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.07, 981.28 and 416.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.07, 981.28 and 416.51 is: 574.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.07 : 981.28 = 416.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.07/981.28 = 416.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.07x = 981.28 × 416.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.07x = 408,712.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,712.93/711.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.79

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