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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.56, 982.19 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.56, 982.19 and 475.92 is: 656.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.56 : 982.19 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.56/982.19 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.56x = 982.19 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.56x = 467,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,445.05/711.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.93

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