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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.48, 981.75 and 416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.48, 981.75 and 416.73 is: 575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.48 : 981.75 = 416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.48/981.75 = 416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.48x = 981.75 × 416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.48x = 409,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,124.68/711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.03

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