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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.13, 981.55 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.13, 981.55 and 463.13 is: 639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.13 : 981.55 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.13/981.55 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.13x = 981.55 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.13x = 454,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,582.94/711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.24

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