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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.12, 982.14 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.12, 982.14 and 476.44 is: 657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.12 : 982.14 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.12/982.14 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.12x = 982.14 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.12x = 467,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,930.78/712.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.10

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