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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712, 982.58 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712, 982.58 and 432.20 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712 : 982.58 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712/982.58 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712x = 982.58 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712x = 424,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,671.08/712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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