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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.07, 982.64 and 397.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.07, 982.64 and 397.35 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.07 : 982.64 = 397.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.07/982.64 = 397.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.07x = 982.64 × 397.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.07x = 390,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,450.02/712.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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