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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 983.59 and 418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 983.59 and 418.10 is: 576.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 983.59 = 418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/983.59 = 418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 983.59 × 418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 411,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,233.02/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.82

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