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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.51, 984.44 and 418.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.51, 984.44 and 418.79 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.51 : 984.44 = 418.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.51/984.44 = 418.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.51x = 984.44 × 418.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.51x = 412,271.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,271.53/713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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