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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 983 and 476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 983 and 476.42 is: 657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 983 = 476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/983 = 476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 983 × 476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 468,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,320.86/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.68

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