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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.97, 982.67 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.97, 982.67 and 462.86 is: 638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.97 : 982.67 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.97/982.67 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.97x = 982.67 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.97x = 454,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,834.88/711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.84

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