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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 982.82 and 432.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 982.82 and 432.31 is: 596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 982.82 = 432.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/982.82 = 432.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 982.82 × 432.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 424,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,875.84/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.62

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