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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.22, 983.25 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.22, 983.25 and 463.41 is: 639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.22 : 983.25 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.22/983.25 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.22x = 983.25 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.22x = 455,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,647.88/712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.76

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