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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.57, 983.44 and 432.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.57, 983.44 and 432.79 is: 597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.57 : 983.44 = 432.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.57/983.44 = 432.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.57x = 983.44 × 432.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.57x = 425,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,615.92/712.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.30

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