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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.58, 982.24 and 416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.58, 982.24 and 416.94 is: 575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.58 : 982.24 = 416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.58/982.24 = 416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.58x = 982.24 × 416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.58x = 409,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,530.23/711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.53

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