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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 982.68 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 982.68 and 413.44 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 982.68 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/982.68 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 982.68 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 406,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,279.22/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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