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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.47, 981.63 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.47, 981.63 and 416.70 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.47 : 981.63 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.47/981.63 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.47x = 981.63 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.47x = 409,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,045.22/711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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