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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.69, 984.49 and 418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.69, 984.49 and 418.91 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.69 : 984.49 = 418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.69/984.49 = 418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.69x = 984.49 × 418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.69x = 412,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,406.74/713.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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