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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.33, 984.39 and 418.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.33, 984.39 and 418.54 is: 577.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.33 : 984.39 = 418.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.33/984.39 = 418.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.33x = 984.39 × 418.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.33x = 412,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,004.41/713.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.58

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