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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.29, 982.57 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.29, 982.57 and 446.67 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.29 : 982.57 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.29/982.57 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.29x = 982.57 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.29x = 438,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,884.54/712.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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