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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.05, 983.93 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.05, 983.93 and 414.20 is: 571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.05 : 983.93 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.05/983.93 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.05x = 983.93 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.05x = 407,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,544.19/713.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.55

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