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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.67, 985.13 and 418.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.67, 985.13 and 418.94 is: 578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.67 : 985.13 = 418.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.67/985.13 = 418.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.67x = 985.13 × 418.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.67x = 412,710.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,710.36/713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.29

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