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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.99, 985.38 and 415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.99, 985.38 and 415.33 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.99 : 985.38 = 415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.99/985.38 = 415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.99x = 985.38 × 415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.99x = 409,253.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,253.85/713.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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