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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.58, 984.65 and 414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.58, 984.65 and 414.91 is: 572.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.58 : 984.65 = 414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.58/984.65 = 414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.58x = 984.65 × 414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.58x = 408,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,541.13/713.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.52

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