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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 982.06 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 982.06 and 463.32 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 982.06 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/982.06 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 982.06 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 455,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,006.88/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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