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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.69, 982.28 and 417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.69, 982.28 and 417.03 is: 575.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.69 : 982.28 = 417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.69/982.28 = 417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.69x = 982.28 × 417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.69x = 409,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,638.14/711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.59

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