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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 982.85 and 397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 982.85 and 397.45 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 982.85 = 397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/982.85 = 397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 982.85 × 397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 390,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,633.73/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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