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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.42, 982.74 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.42, 982.74 and 417.63 is: 576.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.42 : 982.74 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.42/982.74 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.42x = 982.74 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.42x = 410,421.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,421.71/712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.10

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