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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.08, 981.11 and 416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.08, 981.11 and 416.29 is: 574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.08 : 981.11 = 416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.08/981.11 = 416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.08x = 981.11 × 416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.08x = 408,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,426.71/711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.38

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