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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.22, 983.93 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.22, 983.93 and 414.44 is: 571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.22 : 983.93 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.22/983.93 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.22x = 983.93 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.22x = 407,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,779.95/713.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.74

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