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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.45, 983.03 and 432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.45, 983.03 and 432.83 is: 597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.45 : 983.03 = 432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.45/983.03 = 432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.45x = 983.03 × 432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.45x = 425,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,484.87/712.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.21

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