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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 982.74 and 413.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 982.74 and 413.38 is: 570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 982.74 = 413.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/982.74 = 413.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 982.74 × 413.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 406,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,245.06/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.42

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