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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 982.50 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 982.50 and 432.48 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 982.50 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/982.50 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 982.50 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 424,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,911.60/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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