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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.03, 983.97 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.03, 983.97 and 398.32 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.03 : 983.97 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.03/983.97 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.03x = 983.97 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.03x = 391,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,932.47/713.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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