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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.39, 981.75 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.39, 981.75 and 462.92 is: 638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.39 : 981.75 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.39/981.75 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.39x = 981.75 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.39x = 454,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,471.71/711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.85

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