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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 982.49 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 982.49 and 417.15 is: 575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 982.49 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/982.49 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 982.49 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 409,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,845.70/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.80

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