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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.80, 982.05 and 416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.80, 982.05 and 416.96 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.80 : 982.05 = 416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.80/982.05 = 416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.80x = 982.05 × 416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.80x = 409,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,470.66/711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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