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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.28, 982.95 and 397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.28, 982.95 and 397.54 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.28 : 982.95 = 397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.28/982.95 = 397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.28x = 982.95 × 397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.28x = 390,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,763.92/712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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