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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.63, 981.84 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.63, 981.84 and 475.29 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.63 : 981.84 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.63/981.84 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.63x = 981.84 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.63x = 466,658.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,658.73/711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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