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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.97, 983.91 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.97, 983.91 and 418.23 is: 577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.97 : 983.91 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.97/983.91 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.97x = 983.91 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.97x = 411,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,502.25/712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.17

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