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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.02, 982.62 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.02, 982.62 and 479.28 is: 661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.02 : 982.62 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.02/982.62 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.02x = 982.62 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.02x = 470,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,950.11/712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.43

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