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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.05, 982.70 and 417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.05, 982.70 and 417.41 is: 576.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.05 : 982.70 = 417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.05/982.70 = 417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.05x = 982.70 × 417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.05x = 410,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,188.81/712.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.07

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