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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.14, 981.78 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.14, 981.78 and 476.13 is: 656.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.14 : 981.78 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.14/981.78 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.14x = 981.78 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.14x = 467,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,454.91/712.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.41

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