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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 982.94 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 982.94 and 397.62 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 982.94 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/982.94 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 982.94 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 390,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,838.08/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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