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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.28, 985.16 and 476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.28, 985.16 and 476.83 is: 658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.28 : 985.16 = 476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.28/985.16 = 476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.28x = 985.16 × 476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.28x = 469,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,749.00/713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.58

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