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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.44, 984.52 and 398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.44, 984.52 and 398.70 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.44 : 984.52 = 398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.44/984.52 = 398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.44x = 984.52 × 398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.44x = 392,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,528.12/713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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