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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.61, 984.92 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.61, 984.92 and 419.13 is: 578.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.61 : 984.92 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.61/984.92 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.61x = 984.92 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.61x = 412,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,807.42/713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.48

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