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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.92, 982.28 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.92, 982.28 and 417.04 is: 575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.92 : 982.28 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.92/982.28 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.92x = 982.28 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.92x = 409,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,650.05/711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.42

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