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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.49, 984.90 and 465.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.49, 984.90 and 465.02 is: 641.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.49 : 984.90 = 465.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.49/984.90 = 465.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.49x = 984.90 × 465.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.49x = 457,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,999.43/713.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.92

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