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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.67, 984.88 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.67, 984.88 and 418.87 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.67 : 984.88 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.67/984.88 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.67x = 984.88 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.67x = 412,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,536.69/713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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