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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 983.03 and 417.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 983.03 and 417.54 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 983.03 = 417.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/983.03 = 417.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 983.03 × 417.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 410,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,454.35/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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