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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.88, 981.20 and 462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.88, 981.20 and 462.88 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.88 : 981.20 = 462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.88/981.20 = 462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.88x = 981.20 × 462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.88x = 454,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,177.86/710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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