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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.84, 981.10 and 462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.84, 981.10 and 462.37 is: 638.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.84 : 981.10 = 462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.84/981.10 = 462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.84x = 981.10 × 462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.84x = 453,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,628.90/710.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.16

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