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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 981.84 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 981.84 and 479.20 is: 660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 981.84 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/981.84 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 981.84 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 470,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,497.73/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.37

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