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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 982.74 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 982.74 and 417.40 is: 576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 982.74 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/982.74 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 982.74 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 410,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,195.68/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.02

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