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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.47, 981.72 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.47, 981.72 and 408.60 is: 563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.47 : 981.72 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.47/981.72 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.47x = 981.72 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.47x = 401,130.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,130.79/711.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.81

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