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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.32, 981.43 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.32, 981.43 and 416.42 is: 574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.32 : 981.43 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.32/981.43 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.32x = 981.43 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.32x = 408,687.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,687.08/711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.55

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