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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.46, 981.68 and 416.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.46, 981.68 and 416.69 is: 574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.46 : 981.68 = 416.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.46/981.68 = 416.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.46x = 981.68 × 416.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.46x = 409,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,056.24/711.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.95

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