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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.04, 982.36 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.04, 982.36 and 432.16 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.04 : 982.36 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.04/982.36 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.04x = 982.36 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.04x = 424,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,536.70/712.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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