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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.68, 983.03 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.68, 983.03 and 417.66 is: 576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.68 : 983.03 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.68/983.03 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.68x = 983.03 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.68x = 410,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,570.22/712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.09

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