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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.52, 983.43 and 479.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.52, 983.43 and 479.51 is: 661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.52 : 983.43 = 479.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.52/983.43 = 479.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.52x = 983.43 × 479.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.52x = 471,564.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,564.52/712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.83

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