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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.06, 983.24 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.06, 983.24 and 446.94 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.06 : 983.24 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.06/983.24 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.06x = 983.24 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.06x = 439,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,449.29/712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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