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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.56, 983.28 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.56, 983.28 and 480 is: 662.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.56 : 983.28 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.56/983.28 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.56x = 983.28 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.56x = 471,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,974.40/712.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.36

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