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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.01, 982.64 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.01, 982.64 and 432.18 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.01 : 982.64 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.01/982.64 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.01x = 982.64 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.01x = 424,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,678.44/712.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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