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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.39, 984.51 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.39, 984.51 and 464.92 is: 641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.39 : 984.51 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.39/984.51 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.39x = 984.51 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.39x = 457,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,718.39/713.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.61

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