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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 982.08 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 982.08 and 463.28 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 982.08 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/982.08 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 982.08 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 454,973.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,973.11/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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