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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.67, 982.03 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.67, 982.03 and 408.84 is: 564.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.67 : 982.03 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.67/982.03 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.67x = 982.03 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.67x = 401,493.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,493.15/711.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.16

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