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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.48, 982.37 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.48, 982.37 and 463.71 is: 639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.48 : 982.37 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.48/982.37 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.48x = 982.37 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.48x = 455,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,532.47/712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.36

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