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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.35, 983.04 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.35, 983.04 and 397.64 is: 548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.35 : 983.04 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.35/983.04 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.35x = 983.04 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.35x = 390,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,896.03/712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.74

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