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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.30, 981.63 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.30, 981.63 and 416.67 is: 575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.30 : 981.63 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.30/981.63 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.30x = 981.63 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.30x = 409,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,015.77/711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.03

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