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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.50, 982.68 and 478.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.50, 982.68 and 478.22 is: 660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.50 : 982.68 = 478.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.50/982.68 = 478.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.50x = 982.68 × 478.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.50x = 469,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,937.23/711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.49

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