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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.19, 981.38 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.19, 981.38 and 416.40 is: 574.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.19 : 981.38 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.19/981.38 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.19x = 981.38 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.19x = 408,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,646.63/711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.60

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