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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.27, 981.20 and 416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.27, 981.20 and 416.48 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.27 : 981.20 = 416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.27/981.20 = 416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.27x = 981.20 × 416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.27x = 408,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,643.19/711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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