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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.78, 984.96 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.78, 984.96 and 414.98 is: 572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.78 : 984.96 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.78/984.96 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.78x = 984.96 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.78x = 408,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,738.70/713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.64

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