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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.33, 983.03 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.33, 983.03 and 397.58 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.33 : 983.03 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.33/983.03 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.33x = 983.03 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.33x = 390,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,837.82/712.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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