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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.58, 983.27 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.58, 983.27 and 413.91 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.58 : 983.27 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.58/983.27 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.58x = 983.27 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.58x = 406,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,986.32/712.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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