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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.12, 981.66 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.12, 981.66 and 475.44 is: 656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.12 : 981.66 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.12/981.66 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.12x = 981.66 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.12x = 466,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,720.43/711.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.32

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