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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.25, 981.38 and 478.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.25, 981.38 and 478.97 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.25 : 981.38 = 478.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.25/981.38 = 478.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.25x = 981.38 × 478.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.25x = 470,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,051.58/712.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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