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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 981.45 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 981.45 and 416.58 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 981.45 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/981.45 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 981.45 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 408,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,852.44/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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