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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.05, 980.58 and 462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.05, 980.58 and 462.09 is: 637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.05 : 980.58 = 462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.05/980.58 = 462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.05x = 980.58 × 462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.05x = 453,116.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,116.21/711.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.25

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