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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.51, 981.98 and 417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.51, 981.98 and 417.03 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.51 : 981.98 = 417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.51/981.98 = 417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.51x = 981.98 × 417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.51x = 409,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,513.03/711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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