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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.26, 983.91 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.26, 983.91 and 418.47 is: 577.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.26 : 983.91 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.26/983.91 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.26x = 983.91 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.26x = 411,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,739.47/713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.26

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