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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.76, 983.66 and 464.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.76, 983.66 and 464.11 is: 640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.76 : 983.66 = 464.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.76/983.66 = 464.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.76x = 983.66 × 464.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.76x = 456,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,521.66/712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.50

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