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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713, 982.80 and 476.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713, 982.80 and 476.56 is: 656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713 : 982.80 = 476.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713/982.80 = 476.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713x = 982.80 × 476.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713x = 468,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,363.17/713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.89

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