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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.63, 982.10 and 416.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.63, 982.10 and 416.99 is: 575.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.63 : 982.10 = 416.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.63/982.10 = 416.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.63x = 982.10 × 416.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.63x = 409,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,529.38/711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.48

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