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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.24, 982.96 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.24, 982.96 and 432.48 is: 596.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.24 : 982.96 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.24/982.96 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.24x = 982.96 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.24x = 425,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,110.54/712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.86

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