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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 981.39 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 981.39 and 416.52 is: 574.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 981.39 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/981.39 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 981.39 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 408,768.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,768.56/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.53

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