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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.43, 984.38 and 414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.43, 984.38 and 414.63 is: 572.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.43 : 984.38 = 414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.43/984.38 = 414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.43x = 984.38 × 414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.43x = 408,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,151.41/713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.10

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