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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.74, 984.77 and 430.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.74, 984.77 and 430.09 is: 593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.74 : 984.77 = 430.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.74/984.77 = 430.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.74x = 984.77 × 430.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.74x = 423,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,539.73/713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.41

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