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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.90, 983.52 and 464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.90, 983.52 and 464.32 is: 640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.90 : 983.52 = 464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.90/983.52 = 464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.90x = 983.52 × 464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.90x = 456,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,668.01/712.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.58

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