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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.42, 983.30 and 463.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.42, 983.30 and 463.30 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.42 : 983.30 = 463.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.42/983.30 = 463.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.42x = 983.30 × 463.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.42x = 455,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,558.12/712.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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