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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.44, 983.05 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.44, 983.05 and 397.71 is: 548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.44 : 983.05 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.44/983.05 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.44x = 983.05 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.44x = 390,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,967.82/712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.77

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