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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 982.98 and 417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 982.98 and 417.57 is: 576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 982.98 = 417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/982.98 = 417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 982.98 × 417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 410,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,462.96/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.26

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