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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.34, 981.40 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.34, 981.40 and 416.58 is: 574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.34 : 981.40 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.34/981.40 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.34x = 981.40 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.34x = 408,831.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,831.61/711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.73

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