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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.71, 982.18 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.71, 982.18 and 417.15 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.71 : 982.18 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.71/982.18 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.71x = 982.18 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.71x = 409,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,714.56/711.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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