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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.09, 981.29 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.09, 981.29 and 416.30 is: 574.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.09 : 981.29 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.09/981.29 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.09x = 981.29 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.09x = 408,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,507.16/711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.48

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