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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.03, 982.74 and 413.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.03, 982.74 and 413.47 is: 570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.03 : 982.74 = 413.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.03/982.74 = 413.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.03x = 982.74 × 413.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.03x = 406,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,333.51/712.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.67

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