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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.34, 983.05 and 417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.34, 983.05 and 417.58 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.34 : 983.05 = 417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.34/983.05 = 417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.34x = 983.05 × 417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.34x = 410,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,502.02/712.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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