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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.13, 982.80 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.13, 982.80 and 413.49 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.13 : 982.80 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.13/982.80 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.13x = 982.80 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.13x = 406,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,377.97/712.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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