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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.03, 983.78 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.03, 983.78 and 429.32 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.03 : 983.78 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.03/983.78 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.03x = 983.78 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.03x = 422,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,354.28/713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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