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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.18, 981.13 and 462.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.18, 981.13 and 462.42 is: 637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.18 : 981.13 = 462.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.18/981.13 = 462.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.18x = 981.13 × 462.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.18x = 453,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,694.13/711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.95

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