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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.74, 984.67 and 418.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.74, 984.67 and 418.90 is: 577.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.74 : 984.67 = 418.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.74/984.67 = 418.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.74x = 984.67 × 418.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.74x = 412,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,478.26/713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.91

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