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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.32, 984.42 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.32, 984.42 and 414.56 is: 572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.32 : 984.42 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.32/984.42 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.32x = 984.42 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.32x = 408,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,103.62/713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.12

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