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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.95, 982.53 and 417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.95, 982.53 and 417.11 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.95 : 982.53 = 417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.95/982.53 = 417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.95x = 982.53 × 417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.95x = 409,818.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,818.18/711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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