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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.22, 983.10 and 417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.22, 983.10 and 417.57 is: 576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.22 : 983.10 = 417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.22/983.10 = 417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.22x = 983.10 × 417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.22x = 410,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,513.07/712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.39

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