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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 983.16 and 446.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 983.16 and 446.64 is: 616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 983.16 = 446.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/983.16 = 446.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 983.16 × 446.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 439,118.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,118.58/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.67

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